Metal_Bob
Learning the Ropes
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Hey,
Has anyone had any luck with installing modern head units (radios) with or without the need for an amp?
I have a CHEAP and weak (not loud) PYLE brand radio and amp (that fits in the right pocket) and some low priced 4" waterproof speakers (Polk Audio DB401 4-Inch Pair Coaxial
Speakers).
My problem is the setup never seemed very loud even after I installed the amp.
NOTE: MY full face helmet doesn't help much while riding, but even parked I had hoped the setup would be louder.
I tried different types and amounts of foam stuffed behind the speakers inside the CycleSound shell. I also tried different sizes for bass blockers to try to increase the highs and reduce the lows.
Other than an more expensive radio and/or amp how have others solved this issue? (I don't have any 80's radios and wanted something with 3.5 stereo/usb/or SDcard input.
P.S. I also tried installing the same speakers in the Vetter hard saddle bags (the amp has 4 outputs). Without proper sound deadening/packing/porting the experiment was a failure. It doesn't help that the speakers face down somewhat. (Installed on the front flat panels near the passenger's foot pegs).
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On a related topic, those that cut up their CycleSound shells to put in modern (no knobs) head units, how did you make the radio secure inside the shell after cutting out the larger square hole?
Has anyone had any luck with installing modern head units (radios) with or without the need for an amp?
I have a CHEAP and weak (not loud) PYLE brand radio and amp (that fits in the right pocket) and some low priced 4" waterproof speakers (Polk Audio DB401 4-Inch Pair Coaxial
Speakers).
My problem is the setup never seemed very loud even after I installed the amp.
NOTE: MY full face helmet doesn't help much while riding, but even parked I had hoped the setup would be louder.
I tried different types and amounts of foam stuffed behind the speakers inside the CycleSound shell. I also tried different sizes for bass blockers to try to increase the highs and reduce the lows.
Other than an more expensive radio and/or amp how have others solved this issue? (I don't have any 80's radios and wanted something with 3.5 stereo/usb/or SDcard input.
P.S. I also tried installing the same speakers in the Vetter hard saddle bags (the amp has 4 outputs). Without proper sound deadening/packing/porting the experiment was a failure. It doesn't help that the speakers face down somewhat. (Installed on the front flat panels near the passenger's foot pegs).
- - - -
On a related topic, those that cut up their CycleSound shells to put in modern (no knobs) head units, how did you make the radio secure inside the shell after cutting out the larger square hole?